Interdisciplinary
Research Teams Network
RAKMHSU has established four interdisciplinary research teams aligned with its medical
mission and bibliometric research profile. Each team bridges Medical and Health Sciences
with a complementary scientific domain, creating structured pathways for cross-disciplinary
collaboration, joint publication, and translational impact.
Team 1 – Medical & Life Sciences Research Team
| Objective |
To generate high-impact translational research bridging clinical medicine with
molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, and life sciences. This
team leverages TMRC and CARF infrastructure to convert bench discoveries into
evidence-based clinical applications, with focus areas including oncology,
infectious disease, metabolic disorders, drug repurposing, and nanomedicine. |
| Research Areas |
Translational oncology, antimicrobial resistance, immunotherapy, nanoparticle drug
delivery, pharmacogenomics, disease biomarker discovery, and in vivo validation of
novel therapeutics. |
| ISR Disciplines |
Medical and Health Sciences + Life Sciences |
| Team Leader |
Prof. Imran Rashid Rangraze |
| Team Members |
- Dr. B. K. Manjunatha Goud
- Dr. Nahla Abd Elhadi Ahmed Mohamed
- Dr. Rasha Abuelgasim Eltigani Babiker
- Dr. Vijay Paul Samuel
|
Team 2 – Medical‑Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Team
| Objective |
To develop innovative biomedical solutions by integrating engineering principles,
physical sciences, and analytical chemistry with clinical and pharmaceutical
research. This team drives medical device innovation, nanopharmaceutical
formulation, advanced diagnostic technologies, and evidence-based materials science
applications within RAKMHSU's TMRC infrastructure. |
| Research Areas |
Biomedical engineering, nanomedicine, medical imaging technology, pharmaceutical
formulation chemistry, biosensor development, drug stability and analytical testing,
wearable health monitoring systems, and biomaterials for clinical applications. |
| ISR Disciplines |
Medical and Health Sciences + Engineering + Physical Sciences |
| Team Leader |
Dr. Ikramy Abdelraheem Khalil Ibraheem |
| Team Members |
- Dr. Sirajunisa Talath
- Dr. Mohammad Ali Radi Obeid
- Dr. Tarun Wadhwa
- Dr. Nada Tawfig Hashim
- Dr. Priyalatha Muthu
|
Team 3 – Medical‑Computer Science & AI Research Team
| Objective |
To harness artificial intelligence, machine learning, and health informatics to
transform clinical data into actionable medical insights. This team develops
AI-assisted diagnostic tools, predictive health models, clinical decision-support
systems, and digital health platforms that enhance patient outcomes and operational
efficiency across RAKMHSU's affiliated hospitals. |
| Research Areas |
AI-assisted medical imaging and pathology, electronic health record analytics,
natural language processing for clinical documentation, predictive modelling for
chronic disease, telemedicine systems, bioinformatics, and machine learning
applications in pharmacogenomics. |
| ISR Disciplines |
Medical and Health Sciences + Computer Science |
| Team Leader |
Prof. Syed Arman Rabbani |
| Team Members |
- Prof. Mohamed El-Tanani
- Dr. Omar Al Jadaan
- Dr. Mohamed Anas Mohamed Faruk Patni
- Dr. Rose Ekama Ilesanmi
- Dr. Dusan Surdilovic
|
Team 4 – Medical‑Social & Health Education Sciences Research Team
| Objective |
To embed social and behavioural sciences, public health, and health professions
education within RAKMHSU's clinical research framework. This team investigates the
human, community, and educational dimensions of healthcare, producing
interdisciplinary research that informs patient-centred care, health policy,
workforce development, and clinical training excellence in the UAE. |
| Research Areas |
Patient adherence and health behaviour, public health epidemiology, social
determinants of health, health professions education, simulation-based clinical
training, mental health integration in primary care, community medicine, and
interprofessional education research. |
| ISR Disciplines |
Medical and Health Sciences + Social Sciences + Education Studies |
| Team Leader |
Dr. Omer Eladil Abdalla Hamid Mohammed |
| Team Members |
- Dr. Rasha Aziz Attia
- Dr. Fayrouz Mohammed Abdalla Mohammed Salih
- Prof. Tarig Hakim Merghani Hakim
- Dr. Fadia Alfateh Hamedalneel Awadalkreem
- Dr. Mona Mohd Amin Fares Almalik
|
